Irish Cocktails

 Fans of Black Forest cake will certainly enjoy this cocktail which brings the flavors in liquid form. If unfamiliar with this desert favorite, the IWSA Black Forest cocktail provides the perfect balance of chocolate, cherry, and creme with your favorite Irish Whiskey. This works as a Valentine's Day treat or when you just need to satisfy that sweet tooth craving.   EQUIPMENT IWSA Cocktail Shaker  Martini Glass INGREDIENTS 1 oz Blended Irish Whiskey 4 teaspoons Cherry Brandy 2 teaspoons brown creme de cacoa 1/2 teaspoon Kahula Double heavy cream Maraschino cherries Grated chocolate or cocoa powder INSTRUCTIONS Place cherry in the glass...

How can something so simple be so good? A Hot Irish Whiskey is not only delicious but can also cure the common cold. Imagine if decongestant pills tasted this good. (Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, just a believer in the power of Irish Whiskey) Like many great cocktails, the origin story is debated. The IWSA likes to believe the Irish version which holds that the cocktail was originated by an Irish doctor in the 1800's. Dr. Robert Bentley Todd prescribed the hot concoction to his patients. Sounds like an excuse to be sick.  There are many recipe variations for the...

The Gingerbread Irish Mule is the Christmas cocktail to bring you holiday cheer. The classic Moscow mule cocktail combines vodka and ginger beer in a copper cup. This variation replaces the vodka with Irish Whiskey and ramps up the ginger flavor. Enjoy the spice, molasses, and brown sugar flavors while you unwrap your favorite Christmas Irish Whiskey. EQUIPMENT IWSA Cocktail Shaker  Copper Mug  INGREDIENTS 2 oz Blended Irish Whiskey 6 oz Ginger Beer 1/2 oz Gingerbread syrup* Garnish with a couple cranberries INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in shaker or directly in mug  Stir with ice NOTES *To make the Gingerbread syrup: 1 cup water 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 2 inch piece of ginger peeled...

The Old Pal cocktail is a classic with origins dating back to the roaring 20's Jazz Age. The drink is similar to the popular Negroni and Boulevardier as it shares traits of both. The Old Pal uses Rye Whiskey and Dry Vermouth. A Negroni uses gin and dry vermouth while the Boulevardier uses whiskey with sweet vermouth. Give the Old Pal a try and you'll wonder where it has been your whole life. EQUIPMENT Chilled Coupe Glass IWSA Cocktail Shaker INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz Powers Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz Dry Vermouth 3/4 oz Campari Garnish with a lemon twist INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in shaker  Stir with ice in shaker until...

This cocktail gives all the leaf peepers something to enjoy as the weather turns to Autumn in October. Falling Leaves is the perfect savory drink for foliage season. Tired from a long day of apple picking or raking leaves? This cocktail captures all your favorite fall flavors of apple, maple, and of course Irish Whiskey!   EQUIPMENT Chilled Coupe Glass IWSA Cocktail Shaker INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey 3/4 oz Apple Cider 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz Maple syrup (diluted 2:1) Pinch of kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in shaker  Shake for 20 seconds then strain into glass Enjoy with the falling foliage NOTES Due...